Draw a picture.This picture is a free choice subject matter.By “Free Choice” I mean no words, designs, patterns, logos, characters, sunsets, cell phones, or ipods.It must have a subject matter with a background and a focal point.It must fill the page and should be from a photograph.
Transfer the image to a board with a sheet of carbon paper.
Using the materials that you bring to class, create a collage on top of your drawing.It should still resemble your drawing.The idea is to create your drawing using a variety of textures.Ideas for textures are sponges, fabrics
( bunched or otherwise, like burlap), plastic wrap, aluminum foil, tissue paper, etc.
Lacquer the whole thing and allow it to dry for 24 hours.
Using ink, paint the whole thing with the appropriate colors.Allow it to dry.
Take a sheet of the designated paper, mist it and run the paper and the board through the press together.
Collagraphs
- Draw a picture. This picture is a free choice subject matter. By “Free Choice” I mean no words, designs, patterns, logos, characters, sunsets, cell phones, or ipods. It must have a subject matter with a background and a focal point. It must fill the page and should be from a photograph.
- Transfer the image to a board with a sheet of carbon paper.
- Using the materials that you bring to class, create a collage on top of your drawing. It should still resemble your drawing. The idea is to create your drawing using a variety of textures. Ideas for textures are sponges, fabrics
( bunched or otherwise, like burlap), plastic wrap, aluminum foil, tissue paper, etc.